Iree jH/t 1990editm 1hope you will enjoy ourefforts and give us many Dear Brothers, I would like to lake this time and welcome )Ou to the Pine Tree Fiji and introduce you to the new cabinet and the ppers stafF. editors and mail it; c/o Phi Gamma Delta CABllCT Don Leomard responses. Just address any letters to one of the 79 College Ave. (91) President Todd Marshall (91) Treasurer Andy Bradford (90) Recording Secretary Orono, Maine 04473 Scott Deuschanes (92) Corresponding Fraternally, Secretary Chris Thacker (92) Historian /\ Perge' Chris Thacker PINE TREE FUI STAFF Chris Thacker Greg Walsh (92) Editor (91) Editor John Kozlowski (92) Editor • { \/ X \r\nA /Ife^cv /(/eg Fof*- Oaf*Dear Graduate brothers, To help instill some more interest in the Pine Tree Fiji (which will hopefully make this job a lot easier for future editors!) I would like to starta kind of personals celumn. This iswere you would write in to find an old friend, dropa message to them (because all living Ctoega Mu Graduates are mailed one), or to publish a business card, etcetera. Cesponse of some kind, wether good or bad, isbetter than no response. This paper is for you to have a contact with the castle, a sortof foot in the door ifyou will. 1hope to see some good response from this, so please don't let usyour brothers down! See you at the dinnerilll! Fraternally, Chris Thacker Perge' On Of/^dinc^ To open this articb by saying, "all is well with the sorority was mentbned, with the house and sorority in Greek system at UMaine," would be deceitful For the past question receiving breaks of some kind. This would twoyears, our ranks have been diminished by the lossof ultimately mean the desegregation of the castle if the three fraternities and one sonority . Phi Eta Kappa, beta administraljon has its way. Theta Pi, Delta Upsibn, and Alpha Chi Omega all lost Control of our internal affairs was covered also. Ajudicial chapter recognitbn for an average of two years. Although board was presented as a possible solution and actually deserving in some cases, but definitely not in all, this fact being beneficial if control were to be given to ik. No one represents the University's unwritten polby towards knows the extent of our power as part of this board . Greeks, be it unnecessary probation restrictions, of whbh Many other questions were tackled as well, too we aie one of the recipents, or lack of control over our many to be tackbd here. However, the report is in the own internal affairs. The best example of this would be our pubib domain, so you are encouraged to see the findings inability to have a University party for our Graduate that are presented among its pages. Only then can the brothers during Homecoming this year. President Lick's ad changes we are facing be fully realized. ministration has taken, in many Greek's eyes, an anti-Gieek attitude that issbwly seeping into his polides. President Lbk himself repeatedly states his views In closing brothers, the truth that Plu Gamma Delta is notfor colbge days alone should impress upon your minds. We need your helpto keep the Greeksystem asbeing proGreek, and , asa measure ofgood faith, he created an ad-hoc committee to analyze the Greek question. This committee, whbh consisted ofonly one surviving at UMaine. The University needs to know thatnot student who is a Greek and the rest faculty and advisors, ournextPig Dinner for you and we hope your concern will presented findings that were tosay the bast, revealing. The question ofliving arrangements was discussed spark you to action only we, the undergraduate brothers, butour Graduate brothers are concerned as well. We wish to be here at Fraternally, and a solution was offered for this, "problem," was the creation ofcoed houses. C>r the sharing ofa house with a John Akoury Perge' \r\n/n Ofheot/on Dear 5roLhers. The house is riding on a stnong wave of improve- menL right now. We ans having our showers redone with new stalls and some doors! Anew wall and door was put at the bottom ofthe bulk head, so the draft, is down considerably and no one canhave easy access to our CMtle. The Cat Piss nolonger leaks above the bed. so all those brothers whose names are on the wall rejoice! The library isunder reconstruction with the cnest painted beautifully on the wall. The Housing Corporation has announced itwill spring for the recarpeting ofthe main stairs and upstairs hallway. Other projects that are suggested ans; the basement ceiling redone, the backstairs rebuilt, and maybe a central vacuum put in. We welcome all new suggestions, so whatever bugged you that should have been fixed long ago fet us know! Fraternally, \/ Chris Thacker Perge' Ifyou had asked anyone of us in September what brought us together. Each one ofus took on a task, and was we thought our pledge period would be like, 1doubt what there when help was needed. Now that we're New Initiates, we said then, and what we would say now, would be the we're actually becoming closer still. To say that our Pledge same. Agroup of guys, none of which who knew each other, Educator, Joe Leporati '90, was a big help was an understate wens told in a short period of time all thatwe had to do for ment Though a lotofwhat we learned and why we fearned it our entire pfedge period. The first step was getting to know wasn't apparent at first this toocame with time and has made each other, for without this, we'd never get through pbdging. all the difference. Thanks Joe. We're looking forward to our We had to get used to our differences, get over them, and newfound brotherhood and ourremaining years here at work together. This took a while, buteventually did happen. UMaine, more so now than before we have become pJedges. A"road-trip' to see UMaine take on Boston University in Fraternally, Football definately brought us closer, asdid a retreat in John J. Kozbwski (92) PockporL The Pledge Formal was the thing that nsally Perge! \r\nT^ma Bow^ Dear Brothers, I have instituted a t)pe of trivia bowl for some unanswered questions around the house. Hopefully ifsomeone out there has an answer for them they will reply and/or write in some questions that have bngplagued your thoughts. So without further delay, here wego! LWhat is the Sargeant of Arms position thatwas held in the fifties? 2. When was ourGamma the owl purchased? 3. Who knows what theSecret Cables Society was that met in the eaves? 4. Who putthe time capsule in behind thebookcase in the ram? And why? 5. Who knows the dog that's buried in the woods behind our house? Well that's itBrothers, hopefully this will jog some memories and get some answers moving into the house. Please, also keep any comments comng. This is your newspaper and we can only guess at what you want tosee without some feedback, so fet it roll on inlllll Fraternally, Chris Thacker Perge' Brothers, graduate support through the Board ofChapter Advisors As my term aschapter president draws to a and the Housing Corporation, and isfortunate to have Alan close, Iam proud to inform you that Omega Mu has under EDouville, Jr. (87) serving dual roles as the Purple gone a recent period ofpositive redevelopment The Legfonnaire and Graduate Advisor. brothers worked diligently last spring to establish a proacUve relaUonship with the University, InternaUonal Headquarters, and the community. We were rewarded this summer at the 21'' Fiji Academy with the McCarty Proficiency Award, and second place finishes in the Owen Cup for improved scholarship and the Condon Cup for all-around im provement Thomas C. Cole (90) received fcction 1 Wlikinson Award honors for the most outstanding senbr in the Fraternity. The chapter opened this fall with thirty-six live-in members. Bush nssulted in apledge class of thirteen quality gentlemen. Omega Mu is benifitting from renewed On behalf of the Brothers, I would like to thank all who have supported us through this period of growth. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated. Fraternally, dean T. McCarthy 1989 President Perge' \r\nI would like to open this reportby teDing you 1am tiying to form a Graduate Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for and all finances for improvements. Only with thesechanges can we remove the once a theslateof Maine. 1am currently nsveiwing theguide lnte^ yearmeeting with the undergraduates and implement a national Headquarters puts out and will be getting the ball closer working relationship with these fine young men. With rolling in the right direction. What 1need from you are the this addedconcern I belbve ourGraduate support would names and addresses of interested Graduate Brothers who also increase byactually providing a feeling ofaccomplish would like to found this new institutioa Please contact me ment through our undergraduate chapter address-. 79 College It isveiy hard to ask for donations from Graduates who Ave. Orono, Me. 04473. I look forward to hearing from all haven't heard about or from theundergraduates. Ibelieve ofyou. This is not a light undertaking, however the main that only with a tight working lelationship can ourmonetary purpose is to be social. and personnel problem be albviated. On a different note, I would like to take the time to Being installed as Purpb Legonnaire to these young discuss the rob of the Board of Chapter Advisors. As the men has meant a great deal to me. I have learned much and name implies, this board is to advise the chapter. I believe taught much to these men. I belbve all Graduates can this unit should begin a mono close knit working relationship partake in these same feelings with minimal effort for at the with our undergraduate brothers. First one meeting should Castle the drawbridge isalways opea be held eachsemester in the chapterhouse, in this way all Fraternally, undergraduate brothers canbe involved in this important Alan Douville group. Second, Graduate brothers should be assigned various advisory roles to the different house positions, such as to Cabinet, Social, SocialService, Public DelatiotB, and Purpb Legbnnaire Perge Scholarship. Only in this way can the Board ofChapter Advisors truly serve its purpose byserving tlie chapter. This requireshelp from all of our Graduate Brothers-, we need activce support from all members to make this group function. It is not a role for a few select individuals. The Housing Corporation also needs more first hand contact with the Castb and its members. This group needs to contact the undergraduate Treasurer and President regularly and to keep up todate on house finances and state of thechapter. Fundraising for Castb improvement should go through the Housing Corporation. This would keep the Corporatbn familiar with tlie state of the house \/ \r\n1980 - GDADUATE DI2C)THEE Matthew Caldwell iscumsntl/ in his last year ofAnesthesia Residency at MMC. After earning his 5A in chemistry and his MS in chemistry, hewent on to the llVri College of Medicine. He was mamed in 1981 and has two children, Katje(5 years old) and Garrett(2 years old). In July of 1990, Matthew will start a felbwship in Neurosurgical Anesthesia at the University of Pittsburgh. After that, he hopes to return to Portland to begin his own practice. He isalso a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. Matthew told us that onAugust 26th, he attended the wedding ofGraduate Brother Gary Jacobson ('81). Also present were Graduate Brothers Tim Young ('81), Dana Wells ('82), Todd Jacobson('82), and Lee Hammerstron (78). 1981 -GRADUATE BROTHER GARY JACOBSON - is presently a Resident- Family Practioner at theUniversity of Massachusetts at Worcester. During his years in the CasUe, Gary held the postion ofCorresponding Secretary. He has no children atthis point but has a wife named Amy. He currently resides on Providence Rd. in Grafton, Massachusetts. 1948 -GRADUATE BROTHER CHARLES FURBISH - is a retired Chief En^neer atthe Strate^c Air Command Base. He graduated University ofMaine with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Gary and his wife, Dorothy, have two children: Gary and Sherry. He presently resides on Rotherdale Rd. in Brewer, Maine. 1983 -GRADUATE BROTHER DENNIS MULHERIN -is the Director ofOccuptional Health for St Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He earned his BA. in Chemistry while atU.M. and was both Pfedge Trainer and House Manager for the Castle Dennis is pesently not married and resideson Cottage St. in New Bedford, Massachusetts Sean McCarthy enjoying homecomong with Dean Lucy at the batbecuel 1977 - GRADUATE BROTHER BRUCE VERRILL - is presently a Dentist in Bath, Maine. He graduated with a B.A. in Zoology and held the pxDsitbn of Social ChairiDan while living in the house. Bruce is not married and has no children. In his leisure time, he is very active in civic organizations and enjoys skiing and traveling. Our committee lost his return address, but we assume he lives in Bath Maine. Ifnot, sorry Bruce! 1983 -GRADUATE BROTHER T. CHUCK HAZARD - is a part time technical consultant atDigital Equipment Corporation and a full \r\ntime student at the University ofMaine (School ofLaw. During his year at fUl, hewas House Manager and (Soda! Chairman before he graduated with BA. in Computer Science and acxjncentration in mathematics and economics. Chu